Guidebook for Barcelona
Arts & Culture
One of the most fantastical facades you’ll see in all of Barcelona, the façade of Casa Batlló is entirely in mosaic glass and ceramic disks, in a wave appearance. The façade also features a huge gallery projecting out over Passeig de Gracia, as well as large oval-shaped windows, stone columns in the shape of bones, and balconies with a mask-like appearance. The roof is shaped like a dragon’s back with large scales, with a cross mounted on a tower, pointing north, south, east and west. There have been many interpretations of the façade over the years, from mythical, to carnival – so see what you think of it!
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Casa Batlló
43 Pg. de GràciaOne of the most fantastical facades you’ll see in all of Barcelona, the façade of Casa Batlló is entirely in mosaic glass and ceramic disks, in a wave appearance. The façade also features a huge gallery projecting out over Passeig de Gracia, as well as large oval-shaped windows, stone columns in the shape of bones, and balconies with a mask-like appearance. The roof is shaped like a dragon’s back with large scales, with a cross mounted on a tower, pointing north, south, east and west. There have been many interpretations of the façade over the years, from mythical, to carnival – so see what you think of it!
Barcelona boasts an immense cultural heritage. The city’s past is very closely linked to a body of culture and art that has become a source of inspiration for the generations of today. The citizens of Barcelona know how to enjoy culture in all its facets and they are great promoters of culture; as a Mediterranean city, Barcelona offers a wide range of recreational options and these embrace all the disciplines related to the world of culture. In the city you can find one-hundred-year-old theatres dedicated to opera and music such as the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Modernista Palau de la Música Catalana.
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Palace of Catalan Music
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaBarcelona boasts an immense cultural heritage. The city’s past is very closely linked to a body of culture and art that has become a source of inspiration for the generations of today. The citizens of Barcelona know how to enjoy culture in all its facets and they are great promoters of culture; as a Mediterranean city, Barcelona offers a wide range of recreational options and these embrace all the disciplines related to the world of culture. In the city you can find one-hundred-year-old theatres dedicated to opera and music such as the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Modernista Palau de la Música Catalana.
The basilica has a long history of dividing the citizens of Barcelona: over the initial possibility it might compete with Barcelona's cathedral, over Gaudí's design itself, over the possibility that work after Gaudí's death disregarded his design,[10] and the 2007 proposal to build an underground tunnel of Spain's high-speed rail link to France which could disturb its stability.[11] Describing Sagrada Família, art critic Rainer Zerbst said "it is probably impossible to find a church building anything like it in the entire history of art",[12] and Paul Goldberger describes it as "the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages".
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La Sagrada Cerveseria
16 Plaça Sagrada FamíliaThe basilica has a long history of dividing the citizens of Barcelona: over the initial possibility it might compete with Barcelona's cathedral, over Gaudí's design itself, over the possibility that work after Gaudí's death disregarded his design,[10] and the 2007 proposal to build an underground tunnel of Spain's high-speed rail link to France which could disturb its stability.[11] Describing Sagrada Família, art critic Rainer Zerbst said "it is probably impossible to find a church building anything like it in the entire history of art",[12] and Paul Goldberger describes it as "the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages".
Drinks & Nightlife
Meet our guide and start a culinary and historical experience walking through the streets of the Gothic neighborhood and El Born. We’ve chosen the historical center of Barcelona because it has a lot to offer us: architecture, cultural legacy, gastronomy, historical spots…
Our Barcelona local guide will take you through the streets where Antoni Gaudí and Pablo Picasso once promenaded. As you learn the history of the capital of Catalonia, you smell and try the best cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
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Gothic quarter
Ronda de Sant PereMeet our guide and start a culinary and historical experience walking through the streets of the Gothic neighborhood and El Born. We’ve chosen the historical center of Barcelona because it has a lot to offer us: architecture, cultural legacy, gastronomy, historical spots…
Our Barcelona local guide will take you through the streets where Antoni Gaudí and Pablo Picasso once promenaded. As you learn the history of the capital of Catalonia, you smell and try the best cuisine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Pacha Barcelona – World famous club experience
Why you have to go: The world famous Pacha brand brings amazing music to Port Olimpic.
Atmosphere: Ibiza style clubbing in the purest form. Visitors are greeted by a sleek white interior and a stunning view over the beach. Located near the Barceloneta Beach, the club attracts a crowd that is international with a both smart and casual atmosphere. This club has a bit more of an edge than its Port Olimpic neighbors, particularly on Sundays presented by FACT.
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Pacha Barcelona
2 Carrer de Ramon Trias FargasPacha Barcelona – World famous club experience
Why you have to go: The world famous Pacha brand brings amazing music to Port Olimpic.
Atmosphere: Ibiza style clubbing in the purest form. Visitors are greeted by a sleek white interior and a stunning view over the beach. Located near the Barceloneta Beach, the club attracts a crowd that is international with a both smart and casual atmosphere. This club has a bit more of an edge than its Port Olimpic neighbors, particularly on Sundays presented by FACT.
Parks & Nature
Barcelona's Montjuïc is a broad shallow hill with a relatively flat top overlooking the harbour, to the southwest of the city centre. The eastern side of the hill is almost a sheer cliff, giving it a commanding view over the city's harbour immediately below. The top of the hill (a height of 184.8 m) was the site of several fortifications, the latest of which (the Castle of Montjuïc) remains today. The fortress largely dates from the 17th century, with 18th-century additions. In 1842, the garrison (loyal to the Madrid government) shelled parts of the city.
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Montjuïc
Barcelona's Montjuïc is a broad shallow hill with a relatively flat top overlooking the harbour, to the southwest of the city centre. The eastern side of the hill is almost a sheer cliff, giving it a commanding view over the city's harbour immediately below. The top of the hill (a height of 184.8 m) was the site of several fortifications, the latest of which (the Castle of Montjuïc) remains today. The fortress largely dates from the 17th century, with 18th-century additions. In 1842, the garrison (loyal to the Madrid government) shelled parts of the city.
Shopping
Most anyone in Barcelona has a love-hate relationship to Les Rambles. It's something of a must. On the street you'll find some markets, kiosks and tons of restaurants that fill up with tourists - in the high season, you're unlikely to see many locals at all. Despite this, it's still the main drag through the city and full all year round.
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La Rambla
75 La RamblaMost anyone in Barcelona has a love-hate relationship to Les Rambles. It's something of a must. On the street you'll find some markets, kiosks and tons of restaurants that fill up with tourists - in the high season, you're unlikely to see many locals at all. Despite this, it's still the main drag through the city and full all year round.
Essentials
Machines are easy to use, place is big, has 7 washing machines at 10 euros for extra large loads and 5 for regular loads, and 5 drying machines at 2 euros for 15 minutes.
Best feature: you don't need to bring laundry detergent!!!!!! The machines do it all for you!
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Splash Laundry Bugaderia
199 Carrer de la DiputacióMachines are easy to use, place is big, has 7 washing machines at 10 euros for extra large loads and 5 for regular loads, and 5 drying machines at 2 euros for 15 minutes.
Best feature: you don't need to bring laundry detergent!!!!!! The machines do it all for you!